Airbnb Tips for Guests from an Airbnb Host

Are you still seeking overnight accommodations in overpriced hotels, shoddy motels, or hit-or-miss hostels while making travel plans? If so, it might be time to try Airbnb! Whether you're a first-timer or seasoned traveler looking to enhance your experience, this post will share some tips for getting the most out of your next Airbnb adventure!

By |2017-02-19T17:39:31-08:00May 2nd, 2016|1 Comment

Review: Think Tank Shape Shifter Camera Backpack

I have a thing for bags. Not fancy, name-brand purses or handbags, but functional bags. From REI to Kelty, to Timbuk2 to Swiss Gear, I have rather large collection of functional bags for a variety of travel situations, from overnight urban adventures to 6 month backpacking escapades in third world countries. You name the travel scenario,

By |2016-12-21T17:57:34-08:00June 25th, 2015|3 Comments

What’s the Best Lightweight Travel-Friendly Camera Bag?

A reader recently wrote to me asking about what kind of lightweight travel-friendly photography accessories I like to use. Whether you're a professional, amateur, or hobbyist, some of this gear may appeal to you to better secure and tote your camera around while on the road. What's the best lightweight travel camera bag? Ani asks:

By |2016-12-21T17:57:35-08:00June 2nd, 2015|Comments Off on What’s the Best Lightweight Travel-Friendly Camera Bag?

Cultural Faux Pas: On the Importance of Japanese Business Cards

Cultural faux pas are quite one thing to experience in another country, and a whole other story when they happen in the place you call home. Last night, I had the honor of being the official photographer at a Japanese food event held in downtown Seattle. It was an "Iron Chef" style cooking competition between

By |2016-12-21T17:57:37-08:00December 12th, 2014|1 Comment

Photos: Underwater Photography in Thailand

Underwater photography is becoming easier and easier today. One no longer needs to splurge thousands of dollars and expensive underwater housings for cameras. Even the consumer market is bustling with waterproof and water resistant cameras such as action cameras like GoPro, waterproof point and shoots, and even smart phones that are water resistant. Earlier this

By |2016-12-21T17:57:44-08:00April 28th, 2014|Comments Off on Photos: Underwater Photography in Thailand

Why T-Mobile’s Free International Data Service Could Be Bad for Travelers

T-Mobile is giving its U.S. customers even more to be excited about with the unveiling of their new FREE unlimited international data roaming service. Goodbye international SIM cards and cell phones! Now we travelers can just use one phone on the road! As part of its rivalry with AT&T, T-Mobile is sweetening their deal by

By |2016-12-21T17:57:45-08:00March 27th, 2014|1 Comment

The Best Travel Advice I’ve Ever Received

My recent trip to Thailand was my first international solo travel adventure in awhile, and I admit that I'd forgotten the ups and downs of traveling alone, especially in the face of trauma when my passport was stolen in Bangkok, a day before I was set to leave the city for the southern coast. When

By |2016-12-21T17:57:45-08:00March 23rd, 2014|Comments Off on The Best Travel Advice I’ve Ever Received

How to Communicate in a Foreign Country without a Phrase Book

Some say love is the universal language, others say it's English; I say it's body language. If you've ever traveled to a foreign country and immersed yourself in local culture away from the tourist hubs, you're probably familiar with that disarming, humbling feeling of being constantly talked about, often right in front of your face. During

By |2016-12-21T17:57:45-08:00March 19th, 2014|Comments Off on How to Communicate in a Foreign Country without a Phrase Book
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